Ryan Coogler has become one of the hottest names in Hollywood, and the ultra-popular movie Sinners is just the latest reason why. However, along with his most recent hit starring Michael B. Jordan, Coogler has directed multiple other popular films such as Fruitvale Station,

Coogler previously thanked fellow filmmakers Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, and Brian De Palma for helping to inspire his leap of faith with “Sinners.” He also credited audiences for purchasing tickets to go to the feature in theaters.

The acclaimed writer-director and ‘Sinners’ choreographer Aakomon Jones looked beyond vampires and the blues to make the most powerful film of the year. Here’s how